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The WasteWatcher

Fifth Circuit Determines the USF Fee Is a Tax

The Fifth Circuit Court rocked the telecommunications world when it released its ruling on  funding the USF. 

Deborah Collier August 2, 2024
Agency Comments

CAGW Submits Comments on FTC's Interim Staff Report on PBMs

Overregulating PBMs will drive up prescription drug costs and be a disservice to the millions of patients that benefit from them.

Eric Maus August 1, 2024
The WasteWatcher

New Study Shows PBMs Lower Drug Prices

A new report challenges assertions made during the committee's recent hearing on the role of pharmacy benefit managers.

Christina Smith July 30, 2024
Letters to Officials

CCAGW Urges House of Representatives to Support Amendments to H.R. 8998

Lawmakers should support amendments that would reduce wasteful government spending. 

Eric Maus July 24, 2024
The WasteWatcher

Antitrust Regulators Play Monopoly: Rolling the Dice on Artificial Intelligence

Antitrust investigations of AI companies will likely stifle innovation and jeopardize US global competitiveness.

CAGW Staff July 22, 2024
The WasteWatcher

Broadband Rollout Requires Municipal Permitting Reform

Municipal leaders can expand broadband connectivity by lifting restraints on cell towers, fiber, and utility pole attachments.

Alec Mena July 19, 2024
The WasteWatcher

DOJ Sets its Antitrust Eyes on Live Nation - Ticketmaster

DOJ’s suit will likely fail to promote competition or bring down prices for consumers in the long run. 

CAGW Staff July 16, 2024
Press Release

Citizens Against Government Waste Names Govs. Laura Kelly (D-Kans.) and Michael Parson (R-Mo.) July 2024 Porkers of the Month

Gov. Kelly and Gov. Parson restarted the fight to subsidize the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals.

Alec Mena July 16, 2024
The WasteWatcher

USPS Plan Cannot Be Delivered As PMG DeJoy Obstinately Claims

Despite growing evidence of problems, PMG DeJoy doubles down on his Delivering for America plan to supposedly save USPS.

Thomas Schatz July 10, 2024
The WasteWatcher

The FTC Wrongly Blames PBMs for High Drug Prices

The FTC fails to acknowledge the benefits of pharmacy benefit managers and wrong blames them for high drug prices.

Christina Smith July 9, 2024
The WasteWatcher

House Defense Bills Break with Pentagon Guidance

Disagreements between the Pentagon and the House of Representatives over the number of F-35s to be purchased will drive up costs.

Sean Kennedy July 8, 2024
Press Release

During Shark Week, New Ad Campaign Urges Congress to “Stop the Feeding Frenzy” on 340B Drug Pricing Program

CCAGW launches effort urging Congress to address 340B reform promptly and responsibly 

Deborah Collier July 8, 2024

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